Odette

Odette is chef Julien Royer's restaurant in the former Supreme Court wing of National Gallery Singapore, and it holds three stars in the 2026 MICHELIN Guide Singapore. Named after the chef's grandmother, who first taught him to appreciate simple, seasonal food, it opened in 2015 and has since become one of the most celebrated restaurants in Asia.

The cooking is contemporary French, with a lighter, more precise touch shaped by Royer's years in Asia and by close relationships with producers. Menus change with the seasons and the ingredients the kitchen can source, from French farms to Japanese fishermen, and dishes tend to focus on a few carefully chosen elements rather than elaborate garnishes. The dining room is calm and light, with soft pastel tones and artworks, and service is attentive without being stiff. A substantial wine list, with sommeliers on hand to guide pairings, completes the experience.

Reservations are essential. Bookings are made online, tables are released well in advance and they go quickly, so plan as early as you can and be flexible with dates. Lunch is served from Tuesday to Saturday and dinner from Monday to Saturday, and the restaurant is closed on Sundays. Lunch can be an easier and more affordable way to experience the kitchen. Let the team know about allergies and dietary requirements when booking.

Odette suits couples, food lovers and anyone marking a milestone, and it is best treated as the centrepiece of a day rather than a quick meal. Prices are among the highest in the city, and smart dress is appropriate. Allow several hours for dinner, and consider a pre-dinner drink at one of the bars inside the National Gallery, several of which stay open after the galleries close.

The entrance is through the foyer of the Supreme Court wing of the National Gallery at 1 St Andrew's Road, so allow a few minutes to find it, or arrive early and look round the galleries first. City Hall MRT station is about seven minutes' walk away. The Padang, the Asian Civilisations Museum and the waterfront at the mouth of the Singapore River are all close, so a walk along the river before or after the meal is easy to arrange.